Pola Komunikasi Residivis Narkotika dalam Menumbuhkan Konsep Diri Positif (Studi Kasus Residivis Narkotika pada Sel Tahanan Direktorat Perawatan Tahanan dan Barang Bukti Kepolisian Daerah Sumatra Utara)

Abstract

This thesis aims to analyze how the communication patterns of narcotics recidivist in fostering a positive self-concept. Narcotics recidivist differs from narcotics prisoners in general because the title of recidivist is given to narcotics prisoners who have been prisoned repeatedly. At the communication level, recidivists need qualified communication therapy to prevent them recommitting the similar crimes. Qualitative research is employed in this thesis using field study approach. The primary data sources are collected from the interview and observation results carried out with narcotics recidivists and North Sumatera Regional Police Office. Data are collected using in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. After the data are collected, the author analyzes the data following several stages, namely: 1) Data Collection, 2) data condensation, 3) data presentation and 4) conclusion. The results indicate that there are two patterns of communication that occurs namely interpersonal communication between recidivists and the wardens, and intrapersonal communication with oneself for emotional management. After this process is carried out; several positive self-concepts are found including: self esteem, self confidence, self image, self respect, self acceptance, self compassion and self actualization. However, some obstacles are found in implementing these positive self-concepts. These obstacles include two primary factors, namely the interaction between the recidivist environment and economic needs. Therefore, the research suggests that to the police to continue to pay attention to the recidivists after they are released from prison. It is suggested that one-year minimum education are provided for them so that the positive self-concepts that have been formed can last longer and will not fade.